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Avery Dennison Corp. recently shared details of two investments aimed at expanding its manufacturing capacity and improving factory efficiency in Europe to meet growing demand for its label and packaging materials. 

The global market for bio-adhesives reached nearly $2.2 billion in 2021. These bio-based materials find extensive applications across numerous industries, including medical, packaging and paper, construction, wood, and personal care.

Wacker Chemie AG recently announced that it has opened a new regional Innovation Center based in Ann Arbor, Mich. 

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC), host of the recent 2022 World Adhesive and Sealant Conference (WAC 2022), recently announced the winner of the event’s Best Presentation. 

Additive manufacturing/3D printing has grown into a $14 billion industry since its inception, according to McKinsey, and the market’s annual growth rate is 22%. Many can agree on the potential 3D printing has when it comes to innovation and being able to create prototypes and items with minimal material use, but its value is extending beyond that original purpose.

Mule-Hide Products Co. Inc. recently announced that Chris Love has been appointed territory manager, Coastal Carolina. 

Henkel has opened a Global Technology Center (GTC) in Bengaluru, India, with a goal of strengthening its competitive edge through digitalization across all business activities. 

Ross reports that its batch high-shear mixers equipped with solids/liquid injection manifold (SLIM) technology deliver powders in an efficient manner for quick wet-out and complete dispersion into low-viscosity liquids. 

Dow recently announced that it has advanced to 15th place on the 2022 DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity list, which was announced at DiversityInc’s celebratory event in New York City. 

BASF recently announced a successful pilot proof-of-concept blockchain platform as a response to one of the most complex supply chains—sustainable palm kernel oil.